Diane Palme

Diane Palme is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as an investor at Sand Hill Angels since 2015, Diane has a significant background in supporting startups and fostering investment opportunities. Simultaneously, Diane is the chief creative at Schafenfreude Fibers, managing a textile arts business and contributing to industry publications. Past roles include senior management positions at Amazon, where Diane excelled in academic partnerships and product operations, and at Lab126, focusing on Kindle E-Reader development. With earlier experience at Ironport Systems, Apple Computer, and Brocade Communications, Diane boasts a strong technical program management background, underscored by a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.